The secret is out! Well, not so much; it’s been widely noted that olives are considered a fruit. If you didn't know, you know now. In fact, the small grape shaped ovals that are delicious whether they're green or black, are actually healthy for you.

Like avocados and almonds, olives contain healthy fats. Their green or black color depends on the stage of ripeness they’re in. Turning black when fully ripen, the fat is extracted to produce extra virgin olive oil. Although many people only know of these two types of olives, there are more than 20 different types of olives with colors ranging from purple to yellowish.

If you’re seeking your olive fix or just want to learn different ways to incorporate them in your daily diet, look no further than one of the region’s best olive oil festivals. Hosted by Winery Wick and the olive oil store Zait Olivenöl, the Oliandi-Olive Oil Festival gives patrons the opportunity to taste olive oils, new wines and Mediterranean dishes.

Don't miss out! Whether you enjoy eating them on pizza or in a salad, olives are a low carb high fat food that has life lasting health benefits.

Venue

Zeller Hauptstrasse 2

Zellertal-Zell, 67308 Germany

Date and times

Saturday, April 27: 11 a..m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, April 28: 11 a..m. - 6 p.m.